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488

CAN transmit buffer is full

Fronius · Solar Energy

What does 488 mean?

The CAN (Controller Area Network) transmit buffer within the inverter is full, indicating a communication bottleneck or issue. This prevents the inverter from feeding energy into the grid.

Common Causes

  • Excessive CAN bus traffic
  • Communication fault on the CAN bus
  • Software or hardware issue causing buffer overflow

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Perform an AC reset by switching the automatic circuit breaker off and on again

  2. 2

    Update the inverter firmware

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Fronius Solar Energy
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